Annual Block Fee

We are pleased to provide publicly funded health care, however over time there has been a dramatic increase in demand for services that are not covered. These do require a significant amount of the physician’s professional time and office resources to administer. Given the fiscal realities of medical practice, we are unable to provide them free of charge. Therefore, we are compelled to collect compensation for these uninsured services. 

Signing up for the all-inclusive Annual Block Fee could also amount to substantial savings if other uninsured services arise over the year. Please click the link below to see a list of uninsured services which are fully covered or discounted by paying the Annual Block Fee. Those who choose not to sign-up for the optional Annual Block Fee may pay for individual uninsured services at the time the services are provided. 

Should you wish to submit payment for the Annual Block Fee using debit or credit card, you may do so online by going to https://doctorsservices.ca/pay-online/ or by telephone to Doctor Services. We are using DOCTOR SERVICES to administer this plan. Any questions, issues or correspondence regarding the plan should be directed to them by phone 1-866-423-8267 and NOT to our office. 

Please note: The services covered under this plan are only applicable when they are provided by the patient's family doctor. Should a patient request an uninsured medical service when seeing a doctor other than their primary care provider, a charge for that service may apply. This also applies to any family doctor that may cover for your own doctor if they are away. 

It is important to note that signing up for the annual block fee is entirely at your discretion.

We look forward to continuing to provide your primary medical care to ensure that you receive the best possible health outcomes.. 

Yours Sincerely,  

 The Physicians of Markham Medical Centre